We've filled a hole in Graham's wardrobe, finally.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
A Few Things
We had a fantastic weekend last week and went to two parties. There was some fallout, however: G has been sick since Wednesday (who is patient zero? One of those preschoolers; I'm sure of it)- the kind of cold where he can't sleep. And when baby can't sleep, nobody sleeps.
Which has meant we get to stay up for baseball. Since having a son, I've decided to adopt a sport, just in case he wants to be a sporty guy. Since we're in Boston, baseball is pretty seductive. I've been reading up on things a little and watching what games I can. And though our conversations would still make a true sports fan nutso (Jen, don't you think J.D. Drew is cute?), we're getting there.
Lastly, I'm interviewing this week for a real, live, full-time, professional librarian job. That's good for every reason except it would mean putting G in full-time day care, which I hate to think about. We'll keep you posted on the situation.
We had a fantastic weekend last week and went to two parties. There was some fallout, however: G has been sick since Wednesday (who is patient zero? One of those preschoolers; I'm sure of it)- the kind of cold where he can't sleep. And when baby can't sleep, nobody sleeps.
Which has meant we get to stay up for baseball. Since having a son, I've decided to adopt a sport, just in case he wants to be a sporty guy. Since we're in Boston, baseball is pretty seductive. I've been reading up on things a little and watching what games I can. And though our conversations would still make a true sports fan nutso (Jen, don't you think J.D. Drew is cute?), we're getting there.
Lastly, I'm interviewing this week for a real, live, full-time, professional librarian job. That's good for every reason except it would mean putting G in full-time day care, which I hate to think about. We'll keep you posted on the situation.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
First cupcake/First love
The Cowans came over today for conversation, a trip to the park, lunch, and cupcakes. Graham felt a little left out about the cupcake part, so basically panted at Mathilde's side until she began to share with him, making her his favorite person in the whole world. (Check out the frosting all over G's face in the first picture- the sharing wasn't all that successful at first. )
The Cowans came over today for conversation, a trip to the park, lunch, and cupcakes. Graham felt a little left out about the cupcake part, so basically panted at Mathilde's side until she began to share with him, making her his favorite person in the whole world. (Check out the frosting all over G's face in the first picture- the sharing wasn't all that successful at first. )
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Still, well, big
We had Graham's 9 month appointment today, except he's 10 months (and September was such a nightmare of business we're lucky we remembered at all). We're still above 100% in all catagories- he's 32 inches long, which means he's grown 10 inches since birth, almost 50% of his length. At this rate, he'll be 15 feet tall.
Anyway, he's healthy, healthy, healthy and spent some time cruising from one chair to the next in the waiting room. Except he like to push the chairs together, then move from one to the other. Smart, huh?
We had Graham's 9 month appointment today, except he's 10 months (and September was such a nightmare of business we're lucky we remembered at all). We're still above 100% in all catagories- he's 32 inches long, which means he's grown 10 inches since birth, almost 50% of his length. At this rate, he'll be 15 feet tall.
Anyway, he's healthy, healthy, healthy and spent some time cruising from one chair to the next in the waiting room. Except he like to push the chairs together, then move from one to the other. Smart, huh?
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Kids and Pickiness,...according to the scientists.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/10/dining/10pick.html?ex=1349755200&en=51045ae881c09efb&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/10/dining/10pick.html?ex=1349755200&en=51045ae881c09efb&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Monday, October 08, 2007
Fall Weekend in Vermont
It's so nice to have a country house, you know? I mean, we work hard to afford this second property, and our caretakers make sure everything is homey and comfortable when we arrive. It's the perfect situation.
Here's Graham enjoying his country house (aka, where his Martin grandparents live). Now, if only the ski chalet in Utah was closer.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
From here to there
For the first time this week I had to bring disciplinary action against one of my students. I wasn't threatened physically, but this kid has absolutely no self-control and no stress management skills- he was taking the rest of the class down with his sinking ship.
I feel both good and bad about this situation. First, I recognized the issue and took it to the administration, who admitted that multiple faculty members have had similar problems, before it escalated. That means I have good instincts as a teacher. Deep down, however, I feel really heartbroken about this kid, because something happened to make him the way he is. I knew he was meeting with the dean today while I sat reading with Graham and I wondered how a trusting, happy little creature becomes an out-of-control, angry young adult. And I wished I could have protected my student and all the other little boys out there from harm.
For the first time this week I had to bring disciplinary action against one of my students. I wasn't threatened physically, but this kid has absolutely no self-control and no stress management skills- he was taking the rest of the class down with his sinking ship.
I feel both good and bad about this situation. First, I recognized the issue and took it to the administration, who admitted that multiple faculty members have had similar problems, before it escalated. That means I have good instincts as a teacher. Deep down, however, I feel really heartbroken about this kid, because something happened to make him the way he is. I knew he was meeting with the dean today while I sat reading with Graham and I wondered how a trusting, happy little creature becomes an out-of-control, angry young adult. And I wished I could have protected my student and all the other little boys out there from harm.
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